The Six Paramitas

 

 

Paramitas are a means to Enlightenment.


1) DANA (dah-nah) = Selfless Giving


2) SILA (she-lah) = Following the teachings of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni


3) KSANTI (ka-shan-tee) = Patience and Understanding  


4) VIRYA (veer-ed-yah) = Doing one's best at all times


5) DHYANA (dee-yha-nah) = Meditation reflecting on the Teachings of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni


6) PRAJNA (prawz-ny-ah) = (As if there was a tilde above the "n") = Seeking Wisdom

 

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